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Everyone has their own unique design.
A way of living, a way of being, our personalities and giftings shaping our purposes and destiny. Some of those ways and some of our giftings come to us slowly slowly. They awaken at certain times, like a long stretching and a smiling after a good nights sleep. I used to think, I'd always know my purpose and my clear path ahead, if I knew my giftings. There's truth in this to be sure. My writing gene was etched in to me and began awakening when I was just 5 years old. My speaking gift and my calling to be a radio presenter and public speaker, well that was a gift I don't think I ever had, until I had to have it.
I was content with the write life, and earnestly wanting to grow as a writer. Until, I was nudged forward by God to speak. I had a fear of public speaking and prayed I would never have to speak in public. Yet, it was where God wanted me to be. He weaned me, nurtured me and helped me forward. It's not about the sound of our voice, or even the words we speak - it's the sheer belief I needed. The belief to know this was where I was called to be. This gift and calling, gradually awakening. Possibly there in childhood, but very dormant and unawakened. It's the Most High who nurtures our giftings, and teaches us what they are - giving us gifts incrementally throughout our lives. And who knows - what gift we will find within ourselves tomorrow? Or which gift we may discover we have even now, they might be the ones we grapple with, or don't think we have...!
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Hi Aliyah, so true that our gifts and talents are given by God and are completely right for us. Blessings as you continue to grow in your gifts of writing and public speaking. Your FMF neighbour, Joy
ReplyDeleteBless you Joy! thanks for visiting
DeleteOur gifts awaken at certain times like stretching after a long nights sleep. What a great way to put it. Visiting from fmf #4
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thank you for visiting
ReplyDeleteThe gifts and designs we haven't even discovered yet. Such truth.
ReplyDeleteIt is so exciting to discover new gifts that God has given us!
ReplyDeleteBarb – FMF#42